Warehouse Optimization Leader

About Schweid & Sons

Schweid & Sons is a family-owned and operated premium ground beef company with a proud heritage spanning four generations. We supply top-quality beef to Retail, Food service, and National Account customers across the U.S. and are committed to quality, customer service, and innovation in protein manufacturing.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Warehouse Optimization Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of our food warehouse. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing two shifts that will be responsible for inventory, ensuring that the warehouse is operating efficiently, and supervising a team of warehouse staff. Following all safety requirements and the company’s core values while ensuring customers’ expectations are met with accurate and on-time shipments of both fresh and frozen finished goods.

Keys to success in this role will be to lead to establish and executing processes and procedures that will lead to loading accuracy, reduced load times, and customer satisfaction.

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and distributing food products.
• Analyze the layout of shipping, receiving and coolers to improve material and process flow.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Director, Operations Leadership, and Customer Service Manager to meet customer needs in filling orders accurately and on time.
• Develop and implement inventory management procedures to ensure accurate inventory counts and minimize shrinkage.
• Monitor aging inventory and work cross-functionally to develop/implement plans to reduce risks of inventory aging out.
• Monitor fresh-inventory accuracy and drive activities to ensure everything is scanned to an order or adjusted systematically if needed.
• Manage budgeting for labor and expenses and ensure expenditures do not exceed monthly and annual budgets.
• Ensure that all warehouse equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
• Monitor warehouse operations to ensure safety and health regulations are followed and identify and correct safety hazards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Develop and implement staff training programs to improve productivity and efficiency of the warehouse team.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement procedures for quality control and ensure that all food products are handled and stored in compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor warehouse expenses and develop cost-saving initiatives where possible.
• Manage a team of warehouse staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure that the team adheres to the company’s core values and OSHA requirements when operating power industrial equipment.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Transportation teams for smooth outbound shipment processes that include both S&S Managed Carriers and CPUs.
• Identify and resolve inventory discrepancies on fresh products not properly scanned in the Warehouse Management System.

• Bachelor's degree in business management, logistics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in a food warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and inventory management software.
• Experience managing labor and expenses.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work either shift as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure the team has the same.
• Proven ability to lead teams to meet KPIs.
• Physically capable of performing warehouse tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, climbing, and operating forklift and jack equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety and health regulations related to warehousing and food handling.
• Proficient in inventory management software and other warehouse management systems.

The Warehouse Leader will work in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment with varying temperatures. The role may require work outside…